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Problem #91 · October 26, 2026

Common fractions

Write the mixed number 2352\frac{3}{5} as an improper fraction.
  1. A115\frac{11}{5}
  2. B135\frac{13}{5}
  3. C235\frac{23}{5}
  4. D65\frac{6}{5}
  5. E1310\frac{13}{10}

WORKED EXAMPLE

Solution

When converting a mixed number to an improper fraction, the whole part is multiplied by the denominator and added to the numerator: 2⋅5+3=132\cdot5+3=13. The denominator does not change, so 235=1352\frac{3}{5}=\frac{13}{5}.
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